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Old 01-03-2008, 03:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Flats now $35 ?!

Any reason why the price jumped 5 bucks up ?!
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Old 01-03-2008, 04:15 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I would imagine it has something to do with supply and demand...
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Old 01-03-2008, 04:27 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Because people will still buy them nevertheless?
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most expensive foam evvvvvvver

(but they're still awsome. I wouldnt be caught dead without flats on my grados )
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Old 01-03-2008, 07:13 PM   #5 (permalink)
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HI,

Yes the price was increased $5 to cover my costs for them. There is one other place to get them - from Joe Grado where you can have them for $50 a pair...

Believe me, the flat pads are not a get rich quick scheme...

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Thanks Todd

I think it should be said that we are grateful that you carry them, because I for one, would not be enjoying my HF1's without your effort to continue to carry flats.

Someone said that you bought the remaining stock. Is this the case, or are they manufacturing them still?

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Hi,

I have permission from Grado Labs to have them manufactured for me. They are made out of the country and though they look like ordinary foam they are actually layered with different types of foam. I have to buy them in a large quantity and have them shipped to me.

I never bought out any old stock from Grado Labs and have had all of my pads manufactured for me.

They are expensive but again, I do not get rich on these nor am I gouging anyone. I appreciate your comments on being able to use them and get them from me. I am thankful to all of you who have purchased them from me and hope to be able to continue to supply them for a long time.

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Oh, look, flats more expensive than retail for $36.01 on eBay.
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Old 01-04-2008, 07:13 PM   #9 (permalink)
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At $35 they are still a bargain. I happily paid $50 years ago when they were not available.

Face it Gas is more expensive and the Dollar is down- “They are made out of the country“. And the price hasn’t changed since Todd released them.

I washed mine regularly and the pair I used for 2 years looked as good as new just softer.


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i just purchased some. thought it was a good buy. received them in 3 days as well.
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